1. Atheism and nonreligious beliefs
Jessika and Helen
From the secular alliance at IU

2. What is atheism? That’s it! “The belief that there is no god”
“Disbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings”
That’s it!

3. Major leaders
A little different than religious leaders…

4. Major Leaders
Where are the women?

5. major Leaders
Organizations

6. Important events A brief history… Current…
The term “atheism” originated in the 16th century – the idea is as old as theism itself
Middle ages were a time of persecution for outspoken atheists
French Revolution of 1889 leading to 19th century movements of rationalism and freethought
Current…
Much attention in the last decade
Groups like SAIU

7. Practicing population the world
Most religious
Least religious
The Philippines – 83.6%
Chile – 79.4%
Israel – 65.6%
Poland – 62%
United States – 60.6%
Japan – 4.3%
East Germany – 7.8%
Sweden – 10.2%
Czech Republic – 11.1%
Denmark – 13%

8. Nonreligious people in the united states
One in five Americans has no religion
In the past five years, “nonreligious” has grown by 25%
“Nonreligious” does not necessarily mean “atheist”

9. Demographics within atheism
Lots of old, white men
Increasing diversity…
African Americans for Humanism
Women in Secularism
Hispanic American Freethinkers
Students
Groups like the Secular Alliance at IU are cropping up a colleges all over the US!

10. Thank you!
Questions?